The Portland daily press., 1887-12-06

overlooking. Mrs. Cleveland. accompanied
by Mrs. Glider, Mrs. Kinsford, and several
other lady friends occupied seats reserved
for the family Of the President m one OF the
private galleries. The diplomatic gallery
was filed by the members Of the various ie-
cations.
The proceedings of the day were opened
by prayer by Chaplain Buker, after which
Senator ingalls, took the chair and called the
Senate to order. He said that he would now
place before the Senate certificates OF cleo
tion, certificates Of appointment and other
papers received since adjournment. The
following papers were thereupon submitted
and read
Certificate of the Governor Of Florida making
the temporary appointment OF j. J. Finlay as SEN
ator from the fourth Of March, 1887, until tne
Legislature should fill the vacancy caused by the
expiration of the term of Senator Jones;
Certificate OF the Governor OF Florida, OF the
election by the Legislature OF Samuel Pasco.
Certificate of the Governor of West Virginia OF
the appointment by him of Daniel b. Lucas TO nll
the vacancy caused by the expiration OF the term
CertiGcate OF the Governor of West Virginia Of
the summary of the proceedings by which the
a = speea 10 All the Vacancy
Credentials of VIM. K. Chandler as Senator
from the State of New Hampshire.
Protest of Daniel b. Lucas against the ADMINS
tration of the oath of ONCE to Charles j. Faulk-
ner. The protest was laid on the table ana or
dered printed.
The ceremony Of administering the oath
of office to the newly elected Senators was
proceeded with Senator Hoar objected to
Faulkner's qualifying until his credentials
had been passed upon by the committee on
elections and the objection was sustained
No objection was made to Turpie's admis-
sion, but after he had qualified, Senator
Hoar presented a memorial Of protest and 1t
was referred. Mr.. Faulkner was given the
privilege of the floor.
Senator Harris presented q memorandum
for constitutional amendment prohibiting
the manufacture, sale, importation, expor-
tation or transportation Of alcoholic drinks
in the United States. 1t was referred.
The President was notified that the Senate
was ready to receive the message, and the
Sanate at p. m. adjourned.
HOUSE.
Long before noon the galleries Of the
House were crowded to their utmost capacity
with spectators, drawn there to witness the
opening scenes Of new Congress.
The work of organization was then pro-
ceeded with.
On the calling of the roll, S13 members an
swered. Mr.. Cox nominated Mr.. Carlisle
for Speaker, and Mr.. Cannon of Illinois
nominated Mr.. Reed. Messrs. Randall
Mills, Long and Mckinley acted as tally
keepers. The vote resulted:
Total. .....................s...313
Carlisle '...''...''.'''''''''ii14SS
Br1mm % Of pennsylvania. 2
OF the four Independents, Anderson Of
Iowa voted for Carlisle; Nichols OF NORTH
Caroliua and Smith of Wisconsin, fol
Brumm. Hopkins of Virginia did not vote
The Clerk declared Mr.. Carlisle duly elect
ed Speaker. The Speaker was escorted e
the desk by Messrs. Cox and Reed amid loud
applause. The oath was administered by
Mr.. Kelly Of Pennsylvania.
The Speaker raped the House to order
and made long address, thanking the House
for the distinguished favor conferred. In the
course of his remarks Mr.. Carlisle said
Scarcely has there ever been time in oul
history when the continued prosperity ol
the country will depend so largely upon leg
islation in Congress as now, Tor the reason
that the dangers which threaten the CONNER
cial and industrial interests of the people
are the direct result of laws which Congress
alone can modify or repeal: Whatever Is
done must be done here, and IL nothing Is d0nt
the responsibility must rest here. 1t must
be evident to every one who has taken ever
a partial survey Of public affairs that tht
time has now come when revision OF the
revenue laws and reduction OF taxation
are absolutely necessary to prevent the large
and dangerous accumulation Of money in the
Treasury. Hasty and inconsiderate legisla-
tion on subjects more or less affecting large
financial and industrial interests might pro.
duce, temporarily at least, disturbances anC
embarrassments which more prudent
course would entirely avoid. The invest
ments and labor employed in the numerous
valuable industries which have grown III
under the present system of taxation ough
not to be rudely disturbed by sudden anc
radical changes in the policy to which they
have adjusted themselves, but the just de
mands of oyertaxed people and the obviou:
requirements Of the financial situation can
not be entirely ignored without seriously i'm
perilling much greater and more widely
extended interests than any that could pos
sibly be injuriously affected by moderate
| and reasonable reduction Of duties. Oul
| effort should be to afford necessary relief Il
| all without injury to the interests OF any
| Therefore, that course in legislation SHOULD
| be pursued which will guarantee the labor
| ing people of the country agains
| the paralyzing effects OF general anC
prolonged financial depression, and, q
steady employment or deprive them OF any
| part of the just rewards OF their toll l.
| this can be done, and believe 1t can II oul
| deliberations are conducted with the wisdom
| and patriotism which the gravity Of the situ'
alton demands, this Congress will have
cause to congratulate itself on an achieve
ment which promises peace and prosperit
/ TO the entire country"
| Speaker Carlisle then administered tn
| oath to the members-elect, and called 10
nominations for House officers.
| A resolution presenting for election IN
| Democratic caucus nominees was submltte'
| by Mr. Cox, and similar resolution pre-
senting the names of the Republican caucu
| nominees was offered by Mr.. Cannon.
| Mr.. Cannon's resolution was defeated, ant
Mr.. Cox's was adopted without a division
| The officers elected appeared and qualified
/ A committee, consisting of Messrs. Coz
| Randall and Cannon, was appointed to wal
/ upon the President and announce the H0uS
organized and ready to receive any communi
/ cation.
Then the members were requested to retir
behind the semi-circle of desks and the loi
terry for the seats was begun.
After the seats were distributed, the H0us
adjourned at 3.15 p. m.